(Claw of Baryonyx walkeri) Baryonyx means 'heavy claw'. Unusually for a carnivorous dinosaur we know it ate fish as scientists have found fish scales and teeth with its fossil where its stomach would have been.

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Get up close in the new Darwin Centre Cocoon

From where to eat and drink to information on our galleries and latest exhibitions, Visit us will help you plan a great day out.

Entry is free!

(There is a charge for some temporary exhibitions)

Opening times
Open every day10.00 - 17.50
Last admission17.30

Natural History Museum at Tring opening times

The Museums are open every day, including Sundays and bank holidays, but closed 24 - 26 December.

The giant animatronic T.rex model in our Dinosaurs gallery is back on public display following major refurbishment. The Dinosaurs gallery upper walkway has also re-opened.

The Earth Hall, including the escalator, is closed for essential work until August 2010. The Deli Cafe, Earth Shop, Exhibition Road entrance and all other Red Zone galleries remain open.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these closures.

For your security, most areas of the Museum are protected by CCTV.

On entry to the Museum your bags and other personal items will be inspected. We advise you not to bring any sharp objects such as metal knives, forks, scissors, etc. to the Museum, as they may be confiscated.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Family checking the access guide.
Access guide

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors.

Children running up the steps of the Natural History Museum
Parents' survival guide

Bringing the kids? From special activities to bags and pushchairs, here's your essential guide.

Street map showing the Natural History Museum in South Kensington
Getting here

There are many ways to reach us. By tube, bus, bicycle, car or on foot.


Central hall facing Diplodocus skeleton.
Galleries

Choose from over 30 permanent galleries to explore, including our famous Dinosaurs.

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Explore the galleries

What's on

The Deep exhibition
More information
  • Butterfly Explorers
    Butterfly Explorers

    Explore different habitats across the world in our exciting butterfly house with live butterflies, and outdoor play area.
    08 Apr 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

  • Butterfly Tour
    Butterfly Tour

    Take a tour of Butterfly Explorers with our butterfly house manager to find out more about these beautiful insects.
    02 Aug 2010, 15:30

  • The Island That Disappeared
    The Island That Disappeared

    Find out about the island that appeared, then disappeared...
    01 Aug 2010, 14:30

Events calendar

This month's highlights

Hercules beetle
Big Bugs exhibition at Tring Museum

Marvel at some of the world's biggest insects and spiders in the Big Bugs exhibition at our Natural History Museum at Tring. It's free. Head to Hertfordshire for a visit.

trees
Urban tree survey

We walk past them every day and admire them in our gardens and parks. But do we really know our trees? Help us find out by joining our nationwide Urban tree survey.

Spirit Collection jars

Spirit Collection Tours
A giant squid and specimens collected by Charles Darwin - highlights on the free guided tour of our preserved zoological specimens in the Darwin Centre.

Kingfisher. Balzac and Novak
Wild Planet

This stunning free outdoor exhibition is currently on Brighton seafront. It celebrates images from past Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitions.

Find out what's coming soon